Institutional investors revolutionize corporate governance, challenging traditional structures and practices.
The article discusses how having long-term shareholders who monitor corporations can improve corporate governance. In countries like Germany, Britain, and Japan, this system is already in place. In the United States, encouraging institutional ownership can help ensure effective governance. The rise of institutional investors is changing corporate law and challenging current structures. This shift highlights the need for more shareholder activism and new procedural frameworks to adapt to the evolving role of institutional investors.